Historic Churches in Hampshire

St Mary's church in the Hampshire village of Ashley dates to the 12th century and stands within the earthworks of a Norman castle. St Mary's was probably built to serve as the church for Gains Castle, now long vanished. Kings Somborne,
Ashley,
Hampshire,
England, SO20 6RJ

St Mary's church was built in 1771 and has remained essentially unaltered since. It is a wonderful example of Georgian style, with high box pews made from the timbers of a captured Spanish galleon, a three-decker pulpit and sounding board, and pegs on the wall for gentlemen to hang their wigs. New Cottages,
Avington,
Hampshire,
England, SO21 1DD

All Saints dates to the Saxon period and is one of the oldest Christian sites of continuous worship in England. The present church is primarily 13th century. Look for a superb 12th-century font of Purbeck marble and a 17th-century Flemish altar table. Main Street,
Barton Stacey,
Hampshire,
England, SO21 3RT

The little Saxon church of St Mary's at Breamore stands in a copse of trees just below the Elizabethan manor of Breamore House. It can rightly be considered one of the most historically important Saxon buildings in the south of England. Breamore,
Hampshire,
England, SP6 2DF

St Mary's is an 11th-century church with a beautifully carved 15th-century west doorway. Look for the 15th-century panel of a triptych in the Lady Chapel, and a fascinating pillar piscina carved with the figure of a devil. High Street,
Broughton,
Hampshire,
England, SO20 8AA

St Mary-the-Less is a pretty 12th-century church in the picturesque Test Valley village of Chilbolton. Look for the restored 15th-century chancel screen, 16th-century seats, and a 17th-century memorial brass. Village Street,
Chilbolton,
Hampshire,
England, SO20 6BQ

The redundant church of St Peter ad Vincula in Colemore was built in the 12th century to a cruciform plan. That layout changed in 1670 when the south transept was pulled down. Colemore,
Hampshire,
England, GU34 3RX

St Peter's Church in East Tytherley is known as 'The Church in the Field'. The church dates to the 13th century, with a comprehensive rebuilding in the Victorian period. Look for the memorial to Richard Giffard, who died in 1568, and three panes of 13th-century stained glass. East Tytherley,
Hampshire,
England, SP5 1LG

The medieval church of St Margaret in East Wellow boasts superb 13th-century wall paintings, including a depiction of St Christopher, the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, and Biblical scenes. Most visitors seek out the church to visit the grave of Florence Nightingale, who is buried with other members of her family on the south side of the churchyard. Hackleys Lane,
East Wellow,
Hampshire,
England, SO51 6DR

The Woolpack Inn in Totford, Hampshire, has re-opened after an extensive refurbishment and the proud new owners of this Grade 1 listed, picturesque pub, Brian and Jarina Ahearn, look forward to welcoming you. The Woolpack Inn is within easy reach of Alresford, Basingstoke, Winchester and Southampton. more >>